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How And Why Competing Companies Work Together To Tackle A Crisis
Excerpted from Forbes. Depending on the nature of the crisis, some companies have put their rivalries aside and worked together to...
Cheryl Dixon
Dec 6, 20231 min read


U.S. Views on the Israel-Hamas War Depend on Age
Axios News reported a clear generational divide when it comes to how American voters perceive the war in Israel, according to a slew of...
Cheryl Dixon
Dec 6, 20231 min read


Three tips for making your strategy plan more strategic:
You know the drill -- you dutifully pull together sales numbers, facts, figures and budgets to create dozens of slides to present your...
Cheryl Dixon
Nov 2, 20231 min read


CEOs who work 17 hours is NOT something to brag about in an Executive Profile
American Express CEO Steve Squeri was recently profiled in the Financial Times, and the profile was also reported on by Business Insider....
Cheryl Dixon
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Welcome! Now, figure it all out.
Why it is important to have a comprehensive onboarding program Day one. You found your desk, have your laptop (if you're lucky) and a...
Cheryl Dixon
Jun 20, 20232 min read


What the Axios Harris Poll 100 Can Teach Brands About Reputation
Reprinted from PR News, Nicole Sherman. A sterling reputation will always rank as a top goal for many public relations strategic plans....
Cheryl Dixon
Jun 17, 20233 min read


Gen Z and New Graduates -- What do we do with them?
A recent Fortune article outlined the challenges that Gen Z is experiencing adapting to office culture. Though remote work has certainly...
Cheryl Dixon
Jun 17, 20231 min read


But does it drive sales? Communications role in the Marketing Funnel.
When anyone asks, “Will (fill in this blank with any PR, marketing, advertising or communication activity) drive sales?” this is my go-to...
Cheryl Dixon
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Statistics at Work in Advertising -- Peloton
#Equinox “We don’t speak January” is getting the buzz. Can we talk #Peloton? I know many of us may be soured on the brand because of...
Cheryl Dixon
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Strategy = Learning the Language of Business
I describe my Strategic Communication Management class at Columbia University SPS MS in Strategic Communication as “learning another...
Cheryl Dixon
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Changing Mindsets With One Simple Response
My New Year's Day yoga class was almost double the normal capacity, perhaps filled with "resolutioners" or occasional practitioners...
Cheryl Dixon
Jan 6, 20231 min read


The Human Factor in a Crisis -- NFL
There is often criticism about how, or how quickly, a company or organization acts in a crisis. Yes, companies need to be prepared for...
Cheryl Dixon
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Dollars and Sense: Business Fluency for Communicators
Making a plan to develop your business fluency (This article appeared in PR Daily, Feb 9, 2021: https://www.prdaily.com/making-a-plan-to-...
Cheryl Dixon
Nov 15, 20223 min read


Action vs. Speed -- Adidas' Response to Ye's Remarks
Did Adidas act quickly enough? Why didn’t they cut ties immediately? Was their statement authentic? Did they do the right thing? Why did...
Cheryl Dixon
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Dallas Cowboys and Black Rifle Coffee Company Partnership -- Message Mishaps
Lots of Monday Morning Quarterbacking (pun intended) going on about the Dallas Cowboy and Rifle Coffee Company partnership announcement....
Cheryl Dixon
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Communicating on Purpose
I am often asked by clients if it is inappropriate to communicate about philanthropic activities or if it is seen as opportunistic. The...
Cheryl Dixon
May 24, 20222 min read


Beyond the Announcement: Communicating M&A
“Announcement Day is not the finish line…” Yes, a thousand times, yes. This quote is from an excerpt of the book “The Synergy Solution”...
Cheryl Dixon
Mar 17, 20222 min read


How Companies and CEOs can respond to threats, boycotts and rumors
It's not an easy time to be a CEO. Increased (and sometimes unwanted) visibility on the world stage, responsibility to embody a company's...
Cheryl Dixon
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Why CEOS Need to Know about Trust
I've read the Edelman Trust Barometer with great fascination and intrigue over the past few years as the pendulum swings back to CEOs as...
Cheryl Dixon
Feb 8, 20221 min read


Leadership Lessons From Tom Brady: Forbes.com
NFL team loyalties aside, GOAT Tom Brady has consistently demonstrated effective leadership. Edward Segal, CAE rounds up some examples of...
Cheryl Dixon
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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